Archive - 13 March 2013

Hishammuddin says the deaths of national security forces personnel shouldn't be belittled as they died while fighting for their beloved country.

Foreign minister Wisma Putra will get detailed information on the matter from the Philippines to start an investigation here.

EC secretary says Abdul Khalid should not have made public the information as it could cause confusion among the people in Selangor.

The PKR veep is expected to be charged under Section 4 of the Sedition Act 1948 at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court tomorrow morning.

He is being probed under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act in relation to comments on YouTube.

Armed Forces chief says the areas to be ‘cleaned up’ by morning are Kg Tanduo, Sungai Nyamuk and Tg Batu.

The state-level Pesta Kaamatan (harvest festival) this year would be launched in Kota Marudu on May 1, said Deputy Chief Minister Joseph Pairin Kitingan.

The state exco, Danny Law Heng Kiang, says BN had even used the road-tunnel proposal as a campaign issue in the 1999 general election.

With the election in the air, this is being done in many states and we ask political parties not to do so as it is dangerous, says Tenaga Nasional Bhd.

Dr Mahathir still sings an old tune, a racist song used to scare the Malays and rekindle racial strife', claims Faekah Husin.

Home Minister Hishammuddin Hussein comfirms that the ambush which killed six Malaysian police personnel was not an isolated act.

Najib Abdul Razak claims that 2009-2011 GNI per capita growth was 49pct, a world record, but World Bank data says otherwise.

Defense Minister Zahid Hamidi says compensation to be paid to parents of the two soldiers would be made according to several service benefits.

MILF chief negotiator Mohagher Iqbal says he does not see the Sulu incursion into Sabah as an obstacle to the peace talks.

24 human rights NGOs want a United Nations mission to investigate impact of the on-going intrusion in Sabah on the lives of indigenous peoples.

The DAP sec-gen claims that unlike Pakatan, Najib doesn't have his own mandate after taking over from his predecessor.

In her decision, Justice Zaharah says the High Court was not in error when it dismissed Utusan Melayu’s application to strike out Kok’s defence.

US president pledges to bring up maritime disputes boiling between China and its neighbors at the US-Asean and East Asia summits in October.

During the 5.20pm incident, the roofs of seven houses were blown off by strong winds while several other houses suffered extensive damage.

It seizes firearms and ammunition from suspected followers of the Sulu sultanate who were intercepted in Tawi-Tawi.

The Agong has given his consent for the RCI, which is due to expire on March 21, an extension to complete its investigation.

Ex-CID chief Mat Zain says the chief secretary must explain the legitimacy of the current gov't to prevent the spread of mischievous speculations.

COMMENT On Day 3 of his fast, the writer says BN and Pakatan Rakyat are mere puppets, acting for the nation's elite.

KINIBIZ Things seem to look good for the country, so why is there still talk of BN losing power in the upcoming general election?

The suit is over the daily’s article ‘PAS benarkan tarian lucah, Abim hina isteri Rasulullah?’ which was published last month.

KINIBIZ PAAB's board is likely to deliberate and make a recommendation to the Finance Ministry by the month's end.

Steering committee member Clement Chin pleads that Wong should resign to ensure the NGO is not controlled by any ideology.

UPDATED 3.40PM Jelebu PAS claims firecrackers, bottles, rocks and eggs were hurled at them by BN supporters at the rival's ceramah.

He says the opposition will do its best to drive the economy forward as it wants to be elected again in the next GE.

However, those who protested were chided by some hawkers trading around the area where the 27-storey project is being built in Pulau Tikus.

UPDATED 1.55PM Lt-Gen (Rtd) Abdul Ghafir Abdul Hamid claims this is because the military is being used for political purposes.

KINIBIZ Some are happy with the RM15,000 in hand but are unsure if 800 shares will make much difference to their predicament.

Among the areas affected are Taman Bukit Permai, Taman Mutiara Seputeh, Jalan Chan Sow Lin and Brickfields.

The group includes more than 150 children and over 130 women, and is the largest single batch of evacuees to have arrived from Sabah.

The student group's coordinator, Mohd Bukhairi Mohd Sufian, says they plan to field six or seven candidates for the13th general election.

UPDATED 1.15PM As a leader of the incursion into Lahad Datu, he would not run away, notes Sabah police chief Hamza Taib.

As it is criminally incompetent.

Suhakam also hopes the gov't will continue providing the basic needs and humanitarian assistance to Sabahans affected by the crisis.

COMMENT Failure to settle the Sulu claim to the state issue will create a mirage of peace and security that is waiting to be shattered.

A 3,000-strong crowd greets Himpunan Hijau leader with passion, some five hours after he was named Bentong parliamentary candidate by the DAP.

FREE VOXPOP 'Looking for ‘enemies of the state' amongst local critics is an ingenuous way to distract from one's failings.'

GE13 WATCH If a peninsula-based party forms the Sabah gov't, the state will remain under Putrajaya, says Yong. [VIDEO INSIDE]

FREE VOXPOP ‘There should not be only eight persons removed, but the entire top brass of the government should go as well.'

FREE YOURSAY 'They wouldn't dare even to call the intruders 'terrorists'; they were 'brothers' until our police were slaughtered.'

He says the impact would be minimal as the business community has already factored in the possibility of a Pakatan win.

COMMENT It should opt to swim in the Malaysian reform movement's historic currents rather than be marooned on its banks.

EXCLUSIVE ‘I want justice not only for Altantuya, but also for the two Unit Tindakan Khas guys,' says P Balasubramaniam.